US Bridges

CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 0.39 W of E Co. Line RD · Structure no. 7900228

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 700S
CrossesBranch S Fork Wildcat Ck
Location0.39 W of E Co. Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 128
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31581, -86.70248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic493 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over Branch S Fork Wildcat Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.